Ive narrowed it down to these 3. What do you recommend for 100% trail riding. I want to have speed, power and be able to do some small jumps. I like the new stuff on the grizzly (EFI and power steering) but im scared since its the first year and they havent gotten all the kinks out.

I would like to spend under $8000

 

Do some more searches on this topic... there's a ton of them out there... read up on them... make a list of things you have to have... and go from there... I'd say take the grizzly or the Suzi... the BF just has so many problems... (let the flame begin) I've had 2 different friends trade them in because of re-occuring issues and I just met someone last week who got rid of theirs and got a can-am because of all the problems he had... It's a good bike when it's running...

 

Having owned 2 out of 3 of those machines (the Brute and the Grizzly) and with a decent amount of seat time on the King Quad my personal order of preference would be the Grizzly 700 (first choice), the Suzuki then the Brute.

Now "jumping" and "utility quads" are not really meant to be used in the same sentence however I can say that all of these machines will sail nicely over properly graded erosion diverters quite nicely that you can find on some trails. The Grizzly has the lowest top speed (about 63 mph) of these three quads but for exclusive trail riding use that would not normally be a hindrance.

Stock for stock (except for changing to 6 ply tires which I would highly recommend doing since all 3 come with 2 ply meats from the factory) I found that the Grizzly is more pleasant to ride and feels the most nimble because of the EPS (power steering). It also helps to keep it more stable on a rough trail (less bump steer) and steering inputs have a consistently easy feel to them no matter what the trail conditions are.

I'd recommend trying all three out yourself so you can get the feel for each machine (they are all different) and see which one you like best...

 

good post

 

Ive been doing some research and I like the fuel injection on the king quad and the grizzly. The brute force has that v2 motor and I have alot of good things about that motor and I like that it has an extra 50cc. I think im leaning toward the grizzly 700. Im gonna go test ride them in a few days. Does any of them have a better warenty then the others?

Thanks

 

Don't put the BR650 out of your list also. The handling is supposed to be better than the 750 and you have the choice of IRS or solid axle. Plus, the price will be significantly less than the others (leaves room for mods).

 

Whoever is ditching out the Kawasaki Brute Force is making a mistake. I currently ride the 2006 BF 650i. I have taken it to the top of the mountain that stands over 2500 feet straight up crawling over big rocks and bolders. I have trashed this quad as hard as I possibly can and it held up just fine at 900 miles no needing to adjust the belt or replacement of anything except regular maintence. I am sure most of you guys just ride trails and mudding. A very few of you guys have rode as hard as I have with big utilities. My quad hasn't broke anything yet and I have pulled out Lincoln town cars that were dead in the road. I just only wished my BF has better suspension and fuel injected with a few more sealed boxes to carry stuff. I paid $5000 + Tax brand new for it and that is a killer deal comparied to the other brands that do break down more than the Kawasakis. The only real problem with Kawasakis are due to bad maintence of the owners. The faulty module that switches the 2w/4w light on the dashboard is because of the poor resisters used by Kawasaki. Kawasaki rectified that problem by having the 2w/4w module hand built to better tolerances.

I do know for a fact if I own a Suzuki King Quad or the new Yamaha Grizzly with power steering....my riding style would have broke those quads into needing repairs on daily basic. Sorry that the truth....I like the other brands don't take me the wrong way.....but the reality is....I ride Utility Quads harder than they are designed for.

 

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>Originally posted by: ATVHades

A very few of you guys have rode as hard as I have with big utilities....

.....comparied to the other brands that do break down more than the Kawasakis.


I do know for a fact if I own a Suzuki King Quad or the new Yamaha Grizzly with power steering....my riding style would have broke those quads into needing repairs on daily basic. Sorry that the truth........I ride Utility Quads harder than they are designed for.</end quote></div>


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Sorry I couldn't find the emotion for LMAO

Buck

 

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>Originally posted by: ATVHades

I do know for a fact if I own a Suzuki King Quad or the new Yamaha Grizzly with power steering....my riding style would have broke those quads into needing repairs on daily basic. Sorry that the truth....I like the other brands don't take me the wrong way.....but the reality is....I ride Utility Quads harder than they are designed for.</end quote></div>


lol... I forgot how inferior suzi's and yami's were built compaired to the brute...

 

I also have the kawasaki BF 650I, it's brand new 2007. I have put well over a hundred miles on it and nothing has broke, ever. I ride rough trails in the mountains of California, big boulders, steep hills, narrow muddy, river crossings etc and nothing stops it! just regular maintenace. this is the second Kaw atv I have had and would not swich. so by all means don't rule out the BF. not to many bugs left! if you like to wrench on your ride then go with one of the others. jmtcw